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Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA): Mid-Long Term Volunteer Program Teaching English

Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) aims to promote peace, understanding, justice and development among Kenyans and within the international community. For this purpose the association recruits young men and women from diverse ethnic, national and educational backgrounds around the world, to facilitate participatory development education among marginalized communities and empowers such community groups to become self-reliant. Projects are mainly focused on education and social work and can include work in educational facilities, health centres and hospitals (social work and health care delivery), Kiswahili language training is available to volunteers at a cost. Kenya Voluntary Development Association (KVDA) aims to promote peace, understanding, justice and development among Kenyans and within the international community. For this purpose the association recruits young men and women from diverse ethnic, national and educational backgrounds around the world, to facilitate participatory development education among marginalized communities and empowers such community groups to become self-reliant. Projects are mainly focused on education and social work and can include work in educational facilities, health centres and hospitals (social work and health care delivery), Kiswahili language training is available to volunteers at a cost.

Teach programs

All programs

Countries

Requirements

Duration
  • 12 months+
Minimum age
18
Maximum age
90
Qualifications required
  • None
Application process
Applications should be submitted at least one month prior to the estimated date of arrival. Contact KVDA to begin the application process.

Pricing

Price range
  • under $1000
  • $1001-$2500
  • $2501-$5000
  • >$5000

Organization details

KVDA is a non-profit and non-governmental association that provides voluntary services to marginalized communities in rural areas of Kenya. Its main purpose is to promote peace, understanding, justice, development and information exchange among Kenyans and within the international community.

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